Pointing automator actions to a newly created folder

[sethhulin]

So basically, every time I create a new folder in my docs folder, I want it to fill that folder with 4 empty folders (Research, Assets, Projects, and Final Exports).

I have the workflow set up and everything. Problem is "same as input" refers to the Documents folder itself. Meaning when I create a new folder in documents, it puts the four empty folders in docs instead of in the folder I just created. How can I solve this?

 

[BrianBaughn]

Sounds like a Folder Action type thing but I'd steer clear of Folder Actions in the Documents folder as apps will add folders there also.

Simple solution is to create a template folder with the other 4 empty folders inside and "Duplicate" it when you need it.

You could create an Automator application with the template folder, also:

Get Specified Finder Items (the template folder)
Duplicate Finder Items
Rename Finder Items: Name Single Item

Name: Full Name
check "Show the action..." to bring up a dialog box to name the outer folder...you'll type in the name and click "Continue" (or control-enter) to finish
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You can put the Automator application in your Finder windows toolbar by command-dragging the saved application to the toolbar.